Set yourself free of expectations and focus instead on what motivates you and what you feel passionate about. Rebekka Mikkola is the founder of Nordic Cuddle, a cuddle therapy company based in London. The company prides itself on providing ‘connection through touch’, and has expanded into massage therapy, which…
Don’t give up with whatever you are doing – even if you make mistakes or suffer setbacks, it’s all part of the learning and journey! Jon Culshaw is the CEO of Gate Expectations by Inwood, a traditional joinery firm with workshops on the beautiful North Wales coast. Jon has…
Just like optimizing production in a factory, we should all be thinking about our own personal production and how it can be improved. I always ask myself, what am I going to do differently in how I work next year? Michael Bagguley has worked for Barclays since 2001 holding…
Always have a plan. If I know what I’m supposed to be doing and where I want to get to, then I am so much more productive. Susan Hallam is founder and CEO of Hallam, a digital marketing agency based in Nottingham UK. Hallam is an emerging force in…
Following a set process means that we can work quicker and smarter and is something I strongly recommend to any business that goes through the same steps for every project they have. Ross Davies is co-founder and Managing Director of Strafe Creative, an award-winning creative design agency based in…
The math part of money is the easy part. The emotional part of money is the hard part, and it’s where people need to spend time. James Lenhoff has been a certified financial planner since 2004 and is the president of Wealthquest, a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management…
I time box all activities with myself and the team. This means we don’t have unreasonable expectations, and it means we can schedule work effectively. Chris Atkinson is Finygo co-founder and CEO, has a background in big data architecture, 20 years multi-discipline fishing experience and an immense passion for…
I highly recommend everyone get a mentor and check in with them. It’s a great way to bounce ideas off a neutral person and find help when you need to look outside of the company. David Lloyd is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Intern Group, an award-winning social…
Try to avoid creating a solution without identifying the problem its designed to solve and, above all, avoid vanity projects. Phil initially qualified as a Mechanical Engineer before transitioning into sales and account management. Working early on in his career with 3M, he made the move to Xerox Corporation…
You can overcome social barriers by not allowing them to define you Aneisha is founder and director of Scrumbles, an ethical brand of pet food released in the UK this summer. Aneisha developed a passion for the pet industry during her first job out of University where she worked…